SEN Teaching Assistant (TA)

GUARDIAN SELECTION LIMITED; Snaith; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading education staffing agency in the United Kingdom seeks a compassionate and dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to support children with special educational needs. The role offers the opportunity to provide 1:1 tailored support, assisting teachers and implementing individual education plans. Candidates must have experience with SEN and excellent communication skills. This position includes flexible placements and competitive daily rates.

Benefits

Competitive daily rates

Flexible day-to-day and long-term placements

Opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

• Previous experience supporting pupils with SEN, including autism, ADHD, or learning difficulties is highly desirable.
• Ability to adapt and respond to the individual needs of pupils.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small group support to pupils with a range of special educational needs.
• Assist teachers in creating a supportive and accessible learning environment.
• Implement individual education plans (IEPs) and follow behaviour management strategies.
• Support pupils’ social, emotional, and academic development.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, SENCOs, and parents.

Skills

Communication

Patience

Organisational skills

Education

Enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service

Full CV with employment history

Job description

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Job Title: SEN Teaching Assistant (TA)
Location: Snalth (DN146)
Pay Rate: £95 – £120 per day
Start Date: Immediate
Contract Type: Day-to-day/Long-term, Part-time/Full-time

Are you a patient, compassionate, and dedicated individual looking to support children with special educational needs (SEN) in achieving their full potential?

GSL Education are seeking an enthusiastic SEN Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming school in the Snalth (DN14 6) area. As an SEN TA, this role offers a rewarding opportunity to provide tailored support to pupils with additional needs, helping them thrive in an inclusive and nurturing environment.

As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Provide 1:1 and small group support to pupils with a range of special educational needs.
• Assist teachers in creating a supportive and accessible learning environment.
• Implement individual education plans (IEPs) and follow behaviour management strategies.
• Support pupils’ social, emotional, and academic development.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, SENCOs, and parents to ensure consistent support.
• Maintain high standards of safeguarding, behaviour management, and pupil welfare.

Requirements for SEN Teaching Assistant:

• Previous experience supporting pupils with SEN, including autism, ADHD, or learning difficulties, is highly desirable.
• Excellent communication, patience, and organisational skills.
• Ability to adapt and respond to the individual needs of pupils.
• An enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service (or willingness to apply).
• A full CV covering the last 10 years of employment history, with any gaps explained.

What GSL Education Offers:

• Competitive daily rates.
• Flexible day-to-day and long-term placements.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement.

Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks; including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service, or completing an application for a new check.

As an ethical, inclusive and independent recruitment agency, GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff in schools across the UK.

To apply for the role of SEN Teaching Assistant, please click ‘apply now’ to submit your CV. One of our dedicated consultants will be in touch shortly.

Senior Education Consultant, South Yorkshire